Nexstar Media Group said Friday that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to its ABC affiliates tonight, ending a blackout that began last week that triggered a standoff with Disney.
The announcement comes just hours after Sinclair Broadcast Group also agreed to reinstate the late-night program across its own ABC stations, reversing a week-long refusal to air the show even after Disney lifted host Jimmy Kimmel’s four-day suspension.
Both broadcasters had pulled the plug on Kimmel following his controversial remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer and President Trump’s supporters.
Sinclair had demanded an on-air apology and donation to Turning Point USA before relenting.
A source familiar with the situation told The Post that Disney made no editorial or content con